Soft Tissue Crown Lengthening and Attached Gingiva Remodeling: Assessment of Growth Factors Levels Associated with Wound Healing

1-The patients were anesthetized using infiltration technique and/ or nerve block. 2-Specific protective glasses were used for patient, dentist, and assistant. Highly reflective instruments or instruments with mirrored surface were voided as there could be reflection of the laser beam. 3- The pocket depths in the surgical site were measured. Dots made in the gingiva by using Krane Kaplen tweezer, then area to be cut outlined by connection of dots (fig.6(D)) using Sirolase ® lower power diode laser 970 ± 15 nm (0.5 watts) continuous emission, power =3 watts, fiber 320 μm (fig.8). 4-Continue to split the dots halfway until there was a continuing line of dots by using the diode laser, 5-During the entire procedure, the tip was constantly checked for any debris of the ablated tissues and was cleaned with sterile moist gauze.6-Physiological gingival contour was achieved by changing the angulation of the tip as required during the procedure. 7-After the surgery, the end of the fiber (2-3mm)

1-Patients were anesthetized by infiltration technique and/ or nerve block 2-The pocket depths in the surgical site were measured using crane Kaplan tweezer. 3-Patient asked to hold the reusable silicone patient plate. 4-The output power of electrosurgical unit (fig.6) was kept 38 watts rms ± 5%. The working frequency was adjusted to 1.5 MHz ± 5%. 5-Continue to split the dots halfway until there was a continuing line of dots. 6-Avoid the operation of equipment in a room with flammable or explosive materials. 7-Rapid, well-planned movements without pressure and it should be like brushing strokes keep electrode moving all the time, use high enough current. 8-A cooling period of 8 seconds should be allowed between successive incisions with the electrode. 9-Continuous saline irrigation was given while using the electrocautery. 10-The excised tissues are removed with Orban knife.